Olivet News

Read all the latest news and featured stories from the Olivet community, including faculty, staff, alumni and friends.

Michaela and Joe Mantarian holding their baby

November 28, 2025

Joe and Michaela Mantarian, Olivet Alumni and Kankakee County Leaders | Olivet The Magazine

“Olivet instilled in us a commitment to purpose and community, and staying in Kankakee County allowed us to carry that forward.”

Ariel picture of Olivet Nazarene University's campus

November 26, 2025

Kankakee County and Olivet Nazarene University: A Long and Productive Connection | Olivet The Magazine

Since 1939, Kankakee County and Olivet Nazarene University have been doing something good together. The University and the people of Kankakee County are intertwined in all areas of economic, cultural, personal and professional growth.

November 19, 2025

First Person — LaToyia Strickland-Ledbetter ’06 shares her story

From reviving Proclamation Gospel Choir to her work as senior director of marketing at Shedd Aquaraium

November 13, 2025

Professorship in Geology | STEM Report

Dr. Max and Carol Reams

November 7, 2025

Alumni and Friends to “Walk Where the Word was Written” in Italy & Greece in 2026

Registration is now open for two unique trips with Olivet

November 5, 2025

Riverside Healthcare and Olivet Continue Doing Something Good Together | Olivet The Magazine

Olivet’s partnership with Riverside Healthcare benefits the University and Kankakee County.

November 3, 2025

Strength & Hope Campaign | Impact Update

Year 3, Blessings and Campaign Impact

October 24, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: James “Mel” Melton Sayes ’73

Mey Sayes, 2025 Lay “O” Award recipient

October 23, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Rev. Dr. Mark Holcomb ’81/’18 D.Div.

Rev. Dr. Mark Holcomb, 2025 Ministerial “O” Award recipient

October 22, 2025

Olivet The Magazine – 2025 Parent Guide

Annual “Parent Guide” issue coming soon to mailboxes.

October 21, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Kolton Williford ’15

Kolton Williford , 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

October 20, 2025

Portraits of Strength & Hope: Alyssa Franklin

Alyssa Franklin, 2025 Young Alumni Award recipient

October 8, 2025

Securing the Future | Olivet The Magazine

The Vital Role of Endowments in Higher Education

September 22, 2025

School of Music Presents Fall 2025 Season

Student and faculty recitals, concerts and holiday favorites

September 10, 2025

Community Leaders Gather to “Do Something Good Together”

“The campaign is more than a fundraising effort… It’s a chance for all of us — neighbors, alumni, educators and friends — to express what we’re doing good together.”

August 20, 2025

Olivet The Magazine’s Latest Issue Celebrates Community Connections

Olivet The Magazine, Doing Something Good Together in mailboxes now!

June 30, 2025

Indianapolis Alumni Celebrate Olivet Sunday 2025 with Worship and Fellowship

This gathering marked the kickoff of several university-hosted events happening this summer.   

April 28, 2025

Olivet Community Goes “All In. All Together.” for Record-Breaking Day of Giving

Together, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends helped the Christian university raise nearly $570,000 from more than 2,200 donors in just 24 hours.